The drive to compete
Bareback rider Ty Breuer earned nearly $5,300 at the Farm-City ProRodeo last week by sharing the title with Clint Laye. It’s a good thing for Breuer, because his trip from Hermiston, Ore., the Lea County Fair and Rodeo on Thursday wasn’t what he’d hoped for. You see, the 2010 bareback riding rookie of the year […]
Wrights cash in big in Lovington
LOVINGTON, N.M. – The numbers were in the favor bronc riding brothers at the Lea County Fair and Rodeo on Saturday night. Five Wright brothers from Milford, Utah, rode Carr Pro Rodeo bucking horses inside Jake McClure Arena on the final night of the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour Rodeo. Three scored high enough to place, […]
DeMoss gains revenge on Air Miles
LOVINGTON, N.M. – It takes tremendous passion to follow gold-buckle dreams in ProRodeo. Saddle bronc rider Heith DeMoss has it. The four-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Heflin, La., followed his passion Friday to the Lea County Fair and Rodeo for a rematch with Carr Pro Rodeo’s Air Miles. “I actually got on her […]
Davis takes lead on Dirty Jacket
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Jessy Davis needs a little help. Davis, a four-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Power, Mont., sits 17th in the bareback riding world standings. If he intends to earn a fifth trip to Las Vegas in December, he needs to make up the ground on the money list over the next […]
Hazen still winning through heartache
LOVINGTON, N.M. – For years, Jule Hazen made three phone calls after a solid performance wrestling steers on the rodeo trail: to wife, Heidi; parents, Steve and Kelly; and his grandfather, Richard Degnan. “I’d change up the order, but I’d call all three,” said Hazen, a two-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier from Ashland, Kan. […]
Stall secures another Xtreme Bulls title
LOVINGTON, N.M. – A year ago, Brett Stall parlayed Xtreme Bulls Tour victories into his first qualification to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. He’s hoping history repeats itself. Stall rode two bulls for a cumulative score of 171.5 points to win the Lea County Xtreme Bulls on Tuesday night, earning $9,701 in the process. That’s […]
Schneeberger chasing another circuit title
DUNCAN, Okla. – When Jerome Schneeberger was busy crisscrossing the highways that make up a big portion of the landscape, he was a champion in the rodeo arena. Seven times he won his region, the tie-down roping title in the Prairie Circuit, made up of contestants and events in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. He also […]
Bull power displayed on show
‘The Ride’ showcases the next generation of tremendous bucking bulls An athlete is born that way, a combination of genetics and God-given talent; an elite athlete must be willing to put in the work it takes to get to the next level. Michael Jordan is one example. Adrian Peterson is another. The Aug. 12 episode […]
Schneeberger scores big win at Roundup
DODGE CITY, Kan. – In his 17-year career, Jerome Schneeberger has earned more than $1.5 million on the rodeo trail. He’s an 11-time qualifier to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and the 2001 NFR tie-down roping average champion. He’s won most of the biggest rodeos in the sport and has been crowned the Prairie Circuit […]
Saturday night is special at Roundup
DODGE CITY, Kan. – The final preliminary performance of the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo revealed plenty of secrets on Saturday night. In addition to securing Sunday’s championship-round qualifiers, the fourth night of Kansas’ largest rodeo featured lead changes in four of the seven events: bareback rider Steven Peebles of Redmond, Ore.; team ropers Trey Harmon […]
Short-round draw for Dodge City
We’re just a few hours away from an exciting championship night at the 2013 Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifiers will fill every event, and we will feature 11 world champions that have earned the right to compete in the Sunday night championship round. More photos have been added, and you can […]
Driggers, Graves like the No. 1 spot
DODGE CITY, Kan. – It’s just been four months, but the team roping partnership of header Kaleb Driggers and heeler Travis Graves seems to be working quite well. They’re No. 1 in the world standings, both having earned more than $75,000 since joining forces in March – Driggers has pocketed $75,904, while Graves has $79,012. […]
First round in timed events is complete
The first round of the timed events at Dodge City Roundup Arena is complete, and the winners look like a list of who’s who in ProRodeo. Two-time world champion Dean Gorsuch won the steer wrestling with a 3.9-second run and will compete in his second round during tonight’s performance, which begins at 7:45 at Roundup […]
Canadian riding through dry times
DODGE CITY, Kan. – This time of year is busy for every ProRodeo contestant going down the road. Bareback rider Luke Creasy took it up a notch with an overnight drive to Oklahoma City to catch a 6:15 a.m. flight out of Will Rogers World Airport. He’ll do it with a smile on his face […]
Fair provides an entertainment bargain
LOVINGTON, N.M. – There are a lot of great things to like about the 2013 Lea County Fair and Rodeo. What’s the best part? It’s one of the least expensive forms of entertainment anyone can find, and it features a world-class lineup from start to finish. From the opening of the carnival on Friday, Aug. […]
Leaderboard changing at Roundup
We’ve seen significant changes in the leaderboard during the first part of competition today at Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. In fact, we had a great team roping this morning, so tonight’s third performance should be absolutely fantastic. To see the updated photos, click HERE. Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Dodge City, Kan. July 31-Aug. 4 Steer […]
Armes speeds to lead in Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Kan. – Drake Armes celebrated his fourth birthday last December in Las Vegas. He’d like to do the same for No. 5. You see, his daddy is Bray Armes of Ponder, Texas, who wrestled steers at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the first time. In order to return, he needs to finish […]
Results through Thursday at Dodge
We’re not far from the second performance of the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. Check out more photos through this morning’s competition HERE. Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Dodge City, Kan. July 31-Aug. 4 Steer wrestling: First round leaders: 1. Casey Martin, 4.2 seconds; 2. Matt Reeves, 4.3; 3. Chad Van Campen, 4.4; 4. Ty Willick, 4.5; […]
Vacation is paying off well for Evans
DODGE CITY, Kan. – What started as a family vacation has turned into a nice financial whirlwind for Jason Evans. He left a few weeks ago on a month-long voyage with his family – wife, April; son, Canyon; and daughters, Paisley and Hartley – all while competing on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit. They’ve […]
Wednesday results from Dodge City
The first-round of competition for Wednesday’s section of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo timed events is complete, and the second round is partially complete. I have posted updated photos HERE. Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Dodge City, Kan. July 31-Aug. 4 Steer wrestling: First round leaders: 1. Casey Martin, 4.2 seconds; 2. Ty Willick, 4.5; 3. Bray […]
Brazile leads average in Dodge City
The final round of Dodge City Roundup Rodeo steer roping is scheduled to begin at 7:30 tonight at Roundup Arena. Through two go-rounds, 17-time world champion Trevor Brazile leads the average race, posting a 21.2-second cumulative time. He also won the first round with an 8.9-second run, the fastest of the event so far. The […]
Lea County is ready to rodeo
LOVINGTON, N.M. – Jake McClure grew up roping about anything he could. Like a number of talented cowboys, McClure grew up in Lea County – eventually, he was followed by Troy Fort, Sonny Davis, Roy Cooper and Jimmie Cooper as world champions from the southeastern most corner of New Mexico who are now enshrined in […]
Frost memorialized on ‘The Ride’
Cord McCoy lets viewers learn a little more about a bull riding legend It’s been more than 24 years since Lane Frost died doing what he loved, suffering a fatal injury during the final round of the Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days Rodeo. Who he was and the legend he has left remains powerfully strong in […]
Photos posted from Dodge City
If you want to check out some of the photos I took from this morning’s action, just go HERE.